IN_Associate_Litigation_TaP IT_TRS_Gurgaon

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in legal services offer comprehensive legal solutions and advice to internal stakeholders and clients, maintaining compliance with regulations and minimising legal risks. These individuals provide strategic guidance and support across various industries.

Those in litigation at PwC will focus on providing legal solutions and advice related to litigation matters. Your work will involve representing clients in cases, conducting legal research, and providing strategic guidance to navigate the justice system. Working in this area, you will work closely with clients to protect their rights, minimise legal risks, and achieve positive outcomes in litigation proceedings.

*Why PWC
At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us.
At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations. "

Job Description & Summary 

To manage and lesioning the tax department in respect to the regular income tax proceedings which  Reading the rectification applications, appeal effect letters and lower withholding applications filed by the client teams 

Responsibilities: 

Regularly liaison with client teams for taking a download of the matter pending before the tax authorities 

Assistance to the client team in drafting applications to avoid any errors 

Coordinating with the tax authorities for processing the refund, rectification, appeal effect matters and assisting the team in processing the lower withholding tax applications 

Briefing senior team members of the issues involved in the matter and accompanying them for meeting with senior tax officials  

Identify the common issues in respect to the proceedings (faceless) 

Preparing the responses of the common queries raised during the course of proceedings after discussion with senior team members 

Carrying out legal research on various positions and judicial precedents with respect to the aforesaid proceedings 

Mandatory Skill sets:

Litigation

Thorough technical knowledge of Direct Tax and International Tax issues 
Well versed with various Rules and Procedures regarding dealing with tax authorities 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

Strong tax technical skills 

Ability to research positions of law and frame legal arguments 

Strong analytical and numerical skills 

Good interpersonal and networking 

Efficiency in MS office and report writing skills 

Motivated, creative and decisive in approach to problem solving 

Ownership and responsibility of clients/tasks delegated 

Preferred skill sets

Litigation

Years of experience required

Minimum 2 – 4 years of Direct tax experience  

Education qualification

Chartered Accountant 

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Chartered Accountant Diploma

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Direct Tax, Litigation

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Client Confidentiality, Communication, Corporate Governance, Criminal Profiling, Criminal Psychology, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Ethical Standards, Evidence Gathering, Expert Witness, Financial Crime Investigation, Forensic Investigation, Fraud Investigation, Fraud Management, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Investigation, Legal Advice, Legal Appeal, Legal Briefs, Legal Compliance, Legal Document Review {+ 18 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date

June 20, 2026